Basildon and Thurrock Hospitals

Stories brought to life on children’s ward

It was smiles all-round when the Starlight Storytellers recently visited the children’s ward at Basildon Hospital, bringing to life favourite children’s stories including Princess & the Pea, Charlotte’s Web and Three Little Pigs.

Laura Ryan, Hospital ...

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Latest procedures screened live from The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre

Heart specialists from around Britain learned about new techniques to treat patients with blocked arteries, at The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC) at Basildon Hospital. Senior cardiologists from The CTC demonstrated the innovative procedures ...

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New Macmillan welfare benefits advice service piloted at Basildon Hospital for cancer patients

A diagnosis of cancer can raise concerns about financial security for patients, or their carers, as they may be unable to work for some time.

A new Macmillan welfare benefits advice service is being piloted at Basildon Hospital offering one-to-one adv...

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Knitting for new-borns at Basildon Hospital

Knitting for new-borns at Basildon Hospital

Kind-hearted members of a local women’s group have been busy knitting for babies who need special care at Basildon University Hospital.

Members of the Billericay Pilgrims Townswomen’s Guild delivered hundred...

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: SEE HOW YOUR HOSPITALS ARE RUN

The next Board of Directors meeting of Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be held on Wednesday 26 February 2014 , in Rooms B2/B3, Education Centre, Basildon University Hospital, starting at 2.30pm .

Local people are welcome...

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Basildon Hospital ‘turned a big corner’ says Health Secretary

Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health, praised Basildon Hospital for improvements in patient care, and said that local people can be proud of the progress made.

Mr Hunt was welcomed and given a tour of the hospital by Clare Panniker, Chief Execut...

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